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Join the staff, students, families and neighbors of Morton to celebrate the official opening of the Space to Grow schoolyard! Friday, October 19, 2:30 p.m. Morton School of Excellence, 431 N. Troy St. Please join us as we recognize key partners and celebrate with the school community!

On Wednesday, September 5, Cook Academy in Chicago’s Auburn-Gresham neighborhood celebrated the start of the school year by opening their brand new Space to Grow campus. “We were in desperate need of a playground,” said Cook Principal Dr. El Roy Estes, “but we also gained a park.” Space to Grow is an innovative partnership led by Healthy Schools Campaign and Openlands to transform... More